Match report

Heidenheim Stuns Köln with a Thrilling 2-2 Draw (Bundesliga)

1. FC Heidenheim
1. FC Heidenheim
2–2
FT
1. FC Köln
1. FC Köln
Jan 10, 2026

In an electrifying encounter at the Bundesliga stage, 1. FC Heidenheim held off 1. FC Köln to secure a dramatic 2-2 draw. M. Pieringer and J. Niehues scored for Heidenheim while Eric Martel and S. El Mala found the back of the net for Köln, leading to an intense battle that thrilled fans.

Key Facts

  • • M. Pieringer (15') opened the scoring for 1. FC Heidenheim.
  • • Eric Martel equalized for 1. FC Köln at 18'.
  • • J. Niehues scored a crucial goal for Heidenheim in the 26th minute.
  • • S. El Mala tied it up again for Köln at 48'.
  • • A. Ibrahimovic and J. Fohrenbach received yellow cards for 1. FC Heidenheim.
  • • Eric Martel was also shown a yellow card earlier in the game.

Lineups

1. FC Heidenheim

Formation: 4-3-2-1

Starting XI

  • 41 D. Ramaj (G)
  • 23 O. H. Traore (D)
  • 6 P. Mainka (D)
  • 4 T. Siersleben (D)
  • 19 J. Fohrenbach (D)
  • 3 J. Schoppner (M)
  • 16 J. Niehues (M)
  • 30 N. Dorsch (M)
  • 31 S. Conteh (M)
  • 22 A. Ibrahimovic (M)
  • 18 M. Pieringer (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 F. Feller
  • 2 M. Busch
  • 5 B. Gimber
  • 9 S. Schimmer
  • 17 M. Honsak
  • 20 L. Kerber
  • 21 A. Beck
  • 29 M. Kaufmann
  • 38 Y. Wagner

1. FC Köln

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Schwabe (G)
  • 28 S. Sebulonsen (D)
  • 6 E. Martel (D)
  • 22 J. Simpson-Pusey (D)
  • 29 J. Thielmann (M)
  • 5 T. Krauss (M)
  • 8 D. Huseinbasic (M)
  • 17 A. Castro-Montes (M)
  • 40 F. Schenten (F)
  • 9 R. Ache (F)
  • 16 J. Kaminski (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 R. Zieler
  • 44 M. Kobbing
  • 32 K. Lund
  • 39 C. Ozkacar
  • 13 S. El Mala
  • 18 I. Johannesson
  • 37 L. Maina
  • 30 M. Bulter
  • 38 Y. Niang

Timeline

  1. 1. FC Heidenheim
    15' 1. FC Heidenheim Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Pieringer · Assist: Jan Schöppner
  2. 1. FC Köln
    18' 1. FC Köln Goal · Normal Goal
    Eric Martel · Assist: A. Castro-Montes
  3. 1. FC Köln
    21' 1. FC Köln Card · Yellow Card
    Eric Martel

    Foul

  4. 1. FC Heidenheim
    26' 1. FC Heidenheim Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Niehues
  5. 1. FC Heidenheim
    44' 1. FC Heidenheim Card · Yellow Card
    A. Ibrahimovic

    Foul

  6. 1. FC Köln
    46' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Huseinbasic · On: S. El Mala
  7. 1. FC Köln
    48' 1. FC Köln Goal · Normal Goal
    S. El Mala · Assist: A. Castro-Montes
  8. 1. FC Heidenheim
    52' 1. FC Heidenheim Card · Yellow Card
    J. Fohrenbach

    Foul

  9. 1. FC Heidenheim
    60' 1. FC Heidenheim subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Ibrahimovic · On: M. Honsak
  10. 1. FC Heidenheim
    60' 1. FC Heidenheim subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jan Schöppner · On: A. Beck
  11. 1. FC Köln
    62' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Schenten · On: L. Maina
  12. 1. FC Köln
    75' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Castro-Montes · On: Kristoffer Lund
  13. 1. FC Köln
    75' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Thielmann · On: M. Bulter
  14. 1. FC Heidenheim
    78' 1. FC Heidenheim subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. H. Traore · On: Marnon Busch
  15. 1. FC Heidenheim
    78' 1. FC Heidenheim subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Pieringer · On: S. Schimmer
  16. 1. FC Heidenheim
    83' 1. FC Heidenheim subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Conteh · On: M. Kaufmann
  17. 1. FC Köln
    90'+2 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Ache · On: Y. Niang

Match Stats

Stat 1. FC Heidenheim 1. FC Köln
Fouls 9 7
Pass Accuracy 81% 78%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 21
Corners 5 4
Total Passes 489 381
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 4 5
Shots on Target 6 9
xG 1.93 2.99
Shots off Target 4 7
Possession 56% 44%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 397 299
Shots Inside Box 10 13
Saves 6 4
Shots Outside Box 4 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Heidenheim took an early lead through Pieringer's goal at 15', setting the stage for a competitive match.
  • ▸ With Niehues' goal, Heidenheim reclaimed the lead after Köln equalized in the 26th minute, showing resilience and determination.